Genetic and Genomic Nursing Education

The GenoNurse project has successfully developed a structured approach to integrating genetic and genomic nursing education into nursing curricula and professional practice. The project has delivered following key results: 1. GenoNurse (GN) Model: A comprehensive framework designed to educate nursing teachers, students, and master’s degree nursing students on genomics and its application in healthcare. The Model is presented in GenoNurse eBook. 2. GenoNurse (GN) Community: The GenoNurse community is an active, collaborative network of nursing educators, students, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing genomic nursing education. 3. GenoNurse (GN) Roadmap: A structural document guiding the implementation and integration of the GN Model in nursing education institutions. 4. E-Publication - Impact of Implementation: An open-access publication documenting the GN project’s results, teaching methodologies, and learning materials.

The GenoNurse (GN) project was innovative in its structured approach to integrating genetic and genomic education into nursing curricula, addressing a critical gap in many European nursing programs. Unlike previous projects that primarily focused on broader healthcare innovations or digital tools, GN specifically developed a comprehensive educational model tailored to nursing educators and students. This ensured that future nurses are equipped with essential genomic competencies to provide high-quality, genomics-informed care. A key aspect of innovation in the GN project was its interdisciplinary collaboration. It brought together nursing educators, geneticists, bioethicists, and healthcare professionals, fostering an integrated learning environment that strengthened the role of genomics in nursing education and practice. This interdisciplinary approach enhanced the project’s impact by ensuring that genomics was not only introduced as theoretical knowledge but also applied in real-world nursing contexts. Another unique feature of the project was its emphasis on the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of genomics in nursing. By embedding ELSI principles into the GenoNurse Educational Model, the project ensured that nursing students were trained to handle complex ethical issues such as patient privacy, informed consent, and equitable access to genomic healthcare services. Additionally, the creation of the GenoNurse Community set the GN project apart from other initiatives. This community provided a sustainable, international platform for networking, collaboration, and continuous professional development in genomic nursing. It facilitated knowledge exchange through events, webinars, and online platforms, ensuring that the impact of the project extended beyond its initial scope. Lastly, the GenoNurse Roadmap and open-access E-Publication further contributed to the project’s complementarity with existing initiatives by providing practical guidance and accessible educational resources. These tools support the seamless integration of genomics into nursing education and professional development, making the GN project a valuable contribution to the ongoing advancement of genomic nursing education.